Why a factory visit is good for purchasing managers

Why a factory visit and samples are a good idea for purchasing managers

Securing the best materials that meet their particular demands is always the top priority for purchasing managers in charge of sourcing textiles, whether for retail stores or hospitality businesses. Before making any significant purchasing decisions, one of the best methods to guarantee this is to do a factory visit of the textile manufacturer and buy […]

Romatex is a multi-faceted business geared toward success

Romatex is a multi-faceted business geared toward success

Romatex specialises in the manufacture and supply of stitch-bonded non-woven material and other textiles. The company is multi-faceted; we have a large manufacturing facility in Cape Town where we produce these textiles, but we also have a factory store and an online platform where purchasing managers and customers can browse and buy our textiles.  The […]

Benefits of non-woven textiles

Non-woven textile machine at the Romatex manufacturing facility in Cape Town

Non-woven textiles are made from polymer threads using various methods, including stitch-bonding. These textiles are sustainable, lightweight and incredibly durable, which is why they’re used to make recycled shopping bags, window blinds, footwear and even eco-bricks. Romatex is a leading manufacturer and supplier of stitch-bonded non-woven textiles in South Africa. Our facility in Cape Town […]

Why the textile industry is important in South Africa

Home linen coming off a machine at Romatex textile industry

The South African textile industry is a historic contributor to the national economy and is a major source of employment, particularly for women. Although most of the manufacturing facilities that produce various textiles are located in the Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng and the Free State, the economic benefits from the industry help South Africa on […]